HOWARD R. JEAN
HOWARD R. JEAN
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
HOWARD R. JEAN
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Howard R. Jean has served in the Leadership Development and Education fields in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. He pivoted into the Cybersecurity and the Management Consulting Industry for Federal and State Governments. He also joined Enlightened, Inc. as a subcontractor. In 2014 he began his own firm, SEIL Global Group, with an assignment in the Business Development division of the Enlightened with a focus on Corporate Development. In 2019, his firm was tasked with developing and leading the MWBE Diversity and Inclusion Compliance Program for the Port Authority of New York City and New Jersey. This was nation’s largest public transportation agency. And as a result of his hard work, he was awarded the highest contract utilization for MWBE firms at the agency in two decades.
Over the years, Howard has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Tavis Smiley Radio Show, USA Today, Associated Press Articles, Jet Magazine, Essence Magazine, and the cover of ARETE Magazine, as well as a plethora of online articles for his work in entrepreneurship, education with minority males, and community service. Just recently, he was awarded the 2023 “Champion for The Culture” Award from The Gathering Spot in DC for his work in Technology Community Building and Advocacy through BLACK META AGENCY.
Currently, Howard serves as the events chair and helped to find the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce. He was recently appointed to the D.C. Workforce Investment Council’s IT Advisory Council and as Vice Chair of Success 4 College in Chicago. He is also a 23-year member of the Lion's Club, a member of VOICE, located in Alexandria, VA, a Member for PAGE One Foundation, and a member for Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria.
Howard has earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Education from Claflin University, and a Master's of Science Degree in Education in Social and Philosophical Foundations from Troy University.
Over the years, Howard has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Tavis Smiley Radio Show, USA Today, Associated Press Articles, Jet Magazine, Essence Magazine, and the cover of ARETE Magazine, as well as a plethora of online articles for his work in entrepreneurship, education with minority males, and community service. Just recently, he was awarded the 2023 “Champion for The Culture” Award from The Gathering Spot in DC for his work in Technology Community Building and Advocacy through BLACK META AGENCY.
Currently, Howard serves as the events chair and helped to find the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce. He was recently appointed to the D.C. Workforce Investment Council’s IT Advisory Council and as Vice Chair of Success 4 College in Chicago. He is also a 23-year member of the Lion's Club, a member of VOICE, located in Alexandria, VA, a Member for PAGE One Foundation, and a member for Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria.
Howard has earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Education from Claflin University, and a Master's of Science Degree in Education in Social and Philosophical Foundations from Troy University.